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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.18, 9,062.91 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.18, 9,062.91 and 2,580 is: 3,867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.18 : 9,062.91 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.18/9,062.91 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.18x = 9,062.91 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.18x = 23,382,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,382,307.80/6,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.93

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